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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,598.40, 1,179,897.60 and 195,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,598.40, 1,179,897.60 and 195,622.40 is: 293,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,598.40 : 1,179,897.60 = 195,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,598.40/1,179,897.60 = 195,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,598.40x = 1,179,897.60 × 195,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,598.40x = 230,814,400,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,814,400,266.24/786,598.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,433.60

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